Cisco WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I | Catalyst 2960-XR 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 2x 10G SFP+

Q: What Layer 3 routing features does the IP Lite IOS provide?
A: IP Lite enables dynamic routing protocols including RIP v1/v2, EIGRP Stub, OSPF Stub, and multicast PIM Stub. It also supports HSRP and VRRP for redundancy and failover. IP Lite is a subset of IP Base designed for enterprise access layer routing.

Q: Can I upgrade the feature set from IP Lite to a higher license?
A: No. The IP Lite feature set is permanently bound to the hardware model and cannot be upgraded via software licensing. All 2960-XR models use a single universal IOS image, but the active feature set is determined by the hardware SKU.

Q: How many switches can I stack with the WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I?
A: You can stack up to 8 Catalyst 2960-XR switches using FlexStack-Plus stacking modules and cables, achieving 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth for high-speed inter-switch communication.

Q: Does this switch support dual power supplies for redundancy?
A: Yes. The 2960-XR Series includes a field-replaceable modular power supply and supports an optional second power supply for power redundancy. The second 640W AC power supply (PWR-C2-640WAC) is sold separately.

Q: What is the maximum PoE+ power per port?
A: The switch supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W per port. The 370W budget allows full 30W to 12 ports, 15.4W to 24 ports, or approximately 7.7W per port across all 48 ports.